Congress Extends Nuisance Tax Law For Two Years
Both houses quickly passed a conference report extending nuisance taxes for two years from next Sunday. The measure, sent to the White House for Roosevelt to sign, preserves duties on coal, lumber, petroleum and copper. Copper taxes are set at 4 cents per pound on certain copper content and 3 cents per pound on others, with exemptions for flux-related uses.
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Clarence M. Wright
Associated Press
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Senate
Idaho sets bird season dates for several counties
The 1941 season for shootingChinese ring neck mutant and Mongolian pheasants runs November 1 to 10 in Bannock Bingham Bonneville Madison and Jefferson counties. Other counties Adams Ada Blaine Canyon Cassia Elmore Gem Gooding Jerome Lincoln Minidoka Twin Falls Washington open October 15 to November 15 for certain birds. Ruffed and blue grouse seasons vary by county with August 10 to 25 in most areas and October 1 to 15 in Bonner Benewah Boundery and Kootenai.
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Washington
Borah Urges Higher Taxes and Less Bonds
Idaho Senator Borah calls for a real tax bill to raise revenues with higher taxes on the wealthy, arguing the nation must incur debts and the government needs more funds. He favors taxing big incomes more than administration proposals and says the time has come for shared sacrifice.
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Utah and Idaho Weather Update
Utah fair tonight and Friday with little temperature change. Idaho unsettled late tonight and Friday with only small temperature shifts.
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Cotton Yields Close Lead In Golf Tourney
In heavy winds at Muirfield Henry Cotton yielded the British Open lead to Charles Whitcombe in the second round. Whitcombe shot 139 for 36 holes while Cotton 742 after a 39 back nine. Six Americans advanced to the final stretch with Joe Ezar and Frank Ball near the cut.
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Pardon Requests Put Before Board
Boise news report states the state pardon board will hear 90 new clemency applications and 24 continued ones at the July 3 session. Members include Secretary of State Franklin Girard Governor Ross and Attorney General Bert H Miller. Among applicants are 11 convicted of murder and Lydia Southard, longtime prison inmate, seeks clemency after poisoning one of her husbands.
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Lumbermen of Oregon Reject Mediation Amid Strike
Lumbermen refuse government mediation in the Pacific Northwest strike and move to reopen sawmills under guard. A mediation board is ineffective without employer and worker cooperation amid threats linked to dynamite caps. Tacoma mills speed up production as workers return, while Portland yards cautiously reopen with wage offers to former employees.
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National Guard
Tacoma
Wash
Associated Press
Officers to Learn Idaho Driver License Law
Sixteen special officers and Idaho highway policemen will meet in Boise for a two day school on the new mobile drivers license law effective July 1. Dr C A Nearing will cover hearing and sight tests for license applicants and Emmitt Prost will explain the act and the required driving tests. Licensing of about 200000 drivers begins July 1, with work to finish in 90 days. permits will cost 50 cents for two years.
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Phillies Rout Braves in late rally during opener
In the first game Philadelphia knocked in 15 runs with a 15 to 11 win over Boston from a big late attack. Be Moore Prim Jorg ens and Todd combined on the mound for the Phillies while Hogan handled the Boston staff. The second game finished 9 to 4 as Brown Benton Smith and Spohrer limited Philadelphia to a small offense while Boston built a safe lead early.
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American League Scores From New York Philadelphia and Chicago
In New York the Washing ton team beat the Yankees 5 to 15 with 14 hits and 2 errors. Philadelphia overwhelmed Boston 24 to 14, generating 15 hits and 2 errors. Chicago saw Detroit at 9 to 4 in favor of the Cubs with 9 Chicago runs and 4 Detroit runs.
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Fire danger rising in Idaho forests as heat arrives
Boise June 27 The danger of fire in Idaho’s 44 counties under state supervision is rising though overall below normal. North Idaho counties report critical risk from the driest May in 38 years. State forester A W Middleton and deputy C Zornes urge permits for burning and warn against unattended campfires as warm weather and grass growth raise fire menace.
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Moscow
Ethiopia Charges War Aggravation Following Talks
A government spokesman in Addis Ababa said Premier Mussolini's reported reply to Britain’s Capt Anthony Eden signals Italy aims to escalate the Italo Ethi op� an conflict into war. He warned an Italian pledge to expel Ethiopia from the league and to establish a protectorate would prove Italy intends to ignore international law and force a broader war.
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Archdeacon of Idaho Episcopal Church Dies
Boise June 27 Funeral services for the Rev Howard Stoy 69 archdeacon of Idaho Episcopal church since 1906 who dies last night will be held Friday at 10 am at St Michael s Episcopal cathedral with Bishop Barnwell officiating A native of New Jersey he had lived in Idaho 32 years active in Masonic lodges prelate of Pocatello Knights Templar 22 years He earlier taught in Episcopal schools and led churches at McCook Nebraska Rawlins Wyoming and Hailey Idaho Supervisor of Indian affairs is noted in the obit.
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Youth Administration to Launch $50 Million Program in 10 Days
Washington leaders of the new youth training and job program announce start within 10 days. Aubrey Williams and Miss Josephine Roche lead the effort to place youths 16 to 25 in private industry, training, schooling, and relief projects with federal aid and local cooperation.
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White House
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Roosevelt Seeks Laws Against Gold Clause Damage Suits
President Roosevelt asks Congress to bar damage suits over gold clause payments and to tighten the monetary system. He seeks authority to swap non gold securities for gold clause securities or pay in cash dollar for dollar with interest. Senate banking chairman plans quick bill framing.
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Roosevelt
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Senate Banking Committee
City to receive 19636 dollar sewer grant
President Roosevelt approved a 19636 dollar PWA grant to Pocatello for extending the main sanitary trunk and storm sewer a mile down the Portneuf river. The project, financed by a 31000 bond issue and a 45 55 cost split, aims to stop raw sewage discharges near Connor street and within the residential area.
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Pocatello Branch Manager Named
Boise June 27 Wayne Downing a salesman for two years with the Sadler Wegener company of Boise has been named manager of the Pocatello branch of the investment securities company W E Holmes treasurer announced here today
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Will Rogers Notes on Abyssinia Crisis and Mussolini
Will Rogers comments on the Abyssinia crisis with a satirical take on Mussolini and rivals. He cites a mock battle in New York and suggests sending boxer Joe Louis to Abyssinia as a fund raising idea. The piece reflects public sentiment and comedic political commentary.
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Key Brothers Near Record Endurance Flight
Meridian Mississippi June 27 554 hour 41 minute 30 second nonstop flight by Al and Fred Key set a new world endurance refueling record. The brothers began June 4 and remained aloft at 80 mph as crowds gathered Army planes saluted them and Sonny Key urged them to break the record.
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